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Cervical Incompetence (Insufficientia cervicis), is an obstetric pathology characterized by painless dilation and effacement of the cervix without uterine contractions during the second trimester or early third trimester of pregnancy. This clinical condition leads to prolapse and rupture of the fetal membranes into the vagina, resulting in expulsion of a fetus that has not yet reached viability. Cervical incompetence is responsible for approximately 16–20% of second-trimester pregnancy losses.【1

Midwives Week is observed annually in Türkiye from April 21 to April 28, aiming to emphasize the importance of the midwifery profession and to recognize the contributions of midwives to healthcare services. During this week, the role of midwives in protecting the health of women, mothers and infants throughout prenatal, childbirth and postnatal periods is highlighted, along with the social significance of the profession.History and ScopeMidwifery is one of the oldest professions in human history